Testimonials

Having Mike return for the third year in a row should be a testament on how much we love him. Mike is extraordinary and you could not ask for a better experience with a speaker! Mike is a pleasure to work with before he arrives, he is gracious when you assist him in setting up, and he is an outstanding speaker with an amazing message. This was the third year in a row we invited Mike to speak as our new student orientation keynote speaker — and we plan on bringing him back as long as he is speaking!”

— Mike Taberski, Dean of Students, Mount St. Mary's University

I like your new direction! The concept of courageous leadership cuts across issues and addresses the deeper moral, character and intellectual matters underlying bystander behavior.

— Dr. Alan Berkowitz, Expert Consultant, Researcher and Academician

RESPONSE ABILITY is precisely what this country needs right now: a compassionate injection of pure unadulterated good. It seems with every change of the news channel, America sees another act of violence. If we want to counteract the hate, we need to start with ground zero...the everyday heroes that COULD be walking our streets if they were simply well-versed in the teachings of what an everyday hero really is. With a little grassroots support, this movement could very well be that righteous ammunition that helps us fight the hate.

— Patrick Allen, Chief Executive Officer, Groopt

When we think of the importance of intervention, the incident at hand should not be a factor. It takes courage and commitment to do what is right. There is a personal responsibility that comes with practicing bystander intervention. When we accept this responsibility, we lead the way for others to follow. Mike Dilbeck and RESPONSE ABILITY have taken a public and active stand against bystander behavior. Through active and intentional partnerships with national organizations, young children and adults, as well as many other growing constituents groups, there are not many people who have been more visible for the cause.

— Veronica Hunter, Temple University

RESPONSE ABILITY has become a powerful platform for changing individuals, communities, organizations and the world the only way it has ever been changed: one person at a time!

— Matt Geik, Phired Up Productions

I've seen great ideas, but this is even better! It's such an easy and amazing concept, something that uses everyday language to make an impact in everyday life. Sign me up!

— Dan Faill, Loyola Marymount University

Mike not only brought information to my students...he brought a contagious energy and passion that demonstrated the importance of taking action!

— Michelle Kusel, Assoc. Director of Leadership, Elon University

I have witnessed and participated in conversations with my undergraduate members that prove the message about bystander behavior and being a responsible citizen is being heard loud and clear…several have referred to this program as a turning point for the manner in which they hold their peers accountable.

— Brian Tenclinger, Executive Director, Triangle Fraternity

We took 27 students on a "RESPONSE ABILITY Retreat" and half of them were in tears by the end of the retreat (the good kind of tears). It was an incredibly powerful and empowering experience for them. Several of them went home the very next day and started confronting issues with their peers.